2017-2018 annual report is out!
1889 Foundation's annual report covering our fiscal year of 2017-2018 has been sent to many of our donors and supporters! We're pleased to make the report available digitally here. Download the report here
1889 Foundation supports Healthy Kids Running Series
This fall 1889 Foundation had the privilege of sponsoring The Healthy Kids Running Series. The Healthy Kids Running Series was created by Jeff Long, founder and president of Pattison Sports Group, to provide kids with a positive,
1889 Foundation supports Johnstown Tomahawks Kids Club
1889 Foundation is proud to support the Johnstown Tomahawks Kids Club, which is a free club open to all kids aged 14 and under! The club, whose main sponsor is Conemaugh Health System, is led
2018 Chef Auction: supporting grief counseling for kids
Thank you to all the sponsors, chefs, and everyone who came to the 11th Annual Chef Auction last night! It was a fantastic evening of delicious tastings, and we are grateful for your support. Photos
1889 funds respite care for Alzheimer’s patients
Recently 1889 Foundation contributed $35,000 to the Laurel Highlands Alzheimer's Association (LHAA), an organization that provides support, respite care, and other resources to families in our region dealing with Alzheimer's disease. The money will be used
Thank you for a fantastic 1889 Classic!
On Monday, July 23, the 1889 Classic took place at Sunnehanna Country Club! It was a wonderful day of golf, despite slightly grey skies, and we had a wonderful time. We are grateful to
1889 Foundation supports Laurel Highlands Nurse Practitioners Conference; scholarship now available
1889 Foundation recognizes that the need for nurse practitioners is growing in primary and specialty care, and supports education and training for these vital healthcare workers. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have earned at
Creative Health Impact Grants announced for 2018
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards. The awards were designed to provide up to $25,000 in 1889
Thank you for a great Pet Therapy Day!
The 13th Annual Pet Therapy Day held at Windber Recreation Park was a huge success! The July 22 event was put on by Golden Girls Pet Therapy to help educate the public about pet therapy
Trina Thompson honored at ceremony featuring David McCullough
Recently 1889 Foundation took part in an investiture ceremony at Thomas Jefferson University for Dr. Trina Thompson, who has been named the first Victor Heiser, MD Professor of Population Health. It's the next step in